1988 Birthday Vanessa Hudgens, born in Salinas, California, actress, singer, debut album, titled, 'V', certified Gold, screen debut, drama film, 'Thirteen', 2003, known for playing role of Gabriella Montez in High School Musical series 1988 Event Carlos Salinas de Gortari elected president of Mexico 1975 Birthday Jennifer Salinas, Miss USA-Illinois 1997 1972 Birthday Lisa Kiggens, born in Salinas, California, LPGA golfer, 1994 Rochester International 1969 Birthday Ricky Bones, born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, pitcher, Mil Brewers, New York Yankees 1968 Birthday Roberto Alomar, Salinas Puerto Rico, infielder for the Baltimore Orioles 1967 Birthday Kim Cathrein, born in Salinas, California, LPGA golfer, 1994 Rochester International-24th 1966 Birthday Sandy Alomar, born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, catcher, Cleveland Indians 1957 Birthday Mario Martinez, born in Salinas, California, U.S. Olympic weightlifter, Olympic-4th-1988 1946 Birthday Carlos Salinas de Gortari, president, Mexico, 1988 - 1994 1902 Birthday John Steinbeck, born in Salinas, California, author, Grapes of Wrath-Nobel 1962 1892 Birthday Pedro Salinas, writer 1890 Birthday Verna Felton, born in Salinas, California, actress, Hilda-December Bride
